Marisa Wexler, MS, senior science writer —

Scientists in India are conducting a clinical trial to test whether regularly participating in yoga can slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. The study, which has been running since early 2022, is ongoing with researchers expecting to continue enrolling new patients into the first few months of 2024. The…

An implanted device that delivers electrical stimulation to nerve cells in the spine helped reduce gait freezing in a man with Parkinson’s disease, improving his ability to walk. Gait freezing occurs when a person stops walking without meaning to, which can lead to falls. The device’s development was described…

Compounds extracted from marigold flowers may be useful in treating Parkinson’s disease, according to a study done in laboratory models. The study, “Active compounds from Calendula officinalis flowers act via PI3K and ERK signaling pathways to offer neuroprotective effects against Parkinson’s disease,” was published in Food…

Swallowing problems can cause deadly complications for people with Parkinson’s disease, if not handled appropriately, making it critical that hospital clinicians partner with caregivers to help address the needs of patients. That’s the argument made by Annie Brooks, director of strategic initiatives at the Parkinson’s Foundation, in “Dysphagia…

Scientists in Thailand have developed lightweight gloves that help to lessen the tremors affecting daily life for people with Parkinson’s disease. The gloves currently are available at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok, but the researchers plan to partner with entrepreneurs to further refine the devices. One goal is…

Exposure to low oxygen may help to ease the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease — but a lot more research is needed to conclusively determine the safety and effectiveness of this strategy for use among people with the neurodegenerative disorder, according to a new report. “From a clinical perspective, hypoxia…

The Parkinson KinetiGraph (PKG), a wrist-worn device resembling a watch, offers a moderate level of measurement for tracking symptom fluctuations and medication side effects in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. That’s according to the study “Application of single wrist-wearable accelerometry for objective motor diary assessment in…

Treatment with cianidanol, a plant molecule that can activate a specific estrogen receptor in the brain, showed neuroprotective potential in cell and animal models of Parkinson’s disease, a study reports. “The identification of cianidanol as a selective estrogen receptor beta agonist and evaluation of its neuroprotective…

A new set of guidelines, developed by a team of scientists in China, outline ways healthcare professionals can help people with Parkinson’s disease to deal with constipation — and the focus is on  emotional support to help patients, and emphasizing the importance of open dialogue. The study, “Breaking…

The use of over-the-counter pain medicines like ibuprofen and aspirin do not appear to influence the clinical progression of Parkinson’s disease, a recent study reveals. The study, “Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and markers of Parkinson’s disease progression: A retrospective cohort study,” was published in the Journal…